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I would go to Ava. It is Italian and it is on 3rd Street - not too far of a walk, or a short cab ride, from the Marriot. It is probably around $25-30 a person, and it is BYOB so the alcohol doesn't play a factor in the price. Good food - let us know where you wind up...

I know that Ava is near Queen Village and they started brunch on Sundays about 2 months ago. I went twice so far and was happy both times. Nothing too fancy, but just good basic brunch items. Their croque madame is outstanding...

Sorry to hear the experience last night was so terrible! I came in with a party of four on the opening night of eight days of eats, and my dinner was the exact opposite of yours. Our waiter was excellent--punctual, attentive, and informative, while giving us space to enjoy the meals. In my opinion, Ava is an underated restaurant! The food is superb--I ordered the arugala salad, pesto pasta dish, and veal scallopini and was amazed by the taste. In comparison to Buca, Bistro Romano, and other philly Italian "hot spots", I could literally taste the attention that was given to each dish. Awesome! The trattoria style ambience does create a little noise, but the overall atmosphere is romantic, quaint, and lowkey. I live nearby, and I will definitely be frequenting this restaurant on a regular basis!